Research at the U

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The University of Utah is committed to excellence, innovation, and diversity in conducting transformative, high-quality research.

Recognized as a Top-Tier 1 research university (Carnegie Classification of Institutions
in Higher Education) – the U continues to develop groundbreaking research on a local,
national, and international level. The university’s distinguished research community
is cultivated through its 18 colleges, 35 interdisciplinary programs, 100 academic departments/ divisions, and 120 centers/bureaus on campus. The U has a wide-range of advanced studies including,
but are not limited to:

In addition to the U’s diverse research portfolio, the institution is also a catalyst
for economic growth and innovation, creating over 280 spin-out companies—and 16,000 jobs – from the university’s inventions and technologies (BEBR Report, 2011). With
the determination and support of our research community, the University of Utah will
continue to develop cutting-edge research to enhance the lives of current and future
generations to come.